Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Typhimurium: BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad

July 16, 2021 FDA

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to the consumption of BrightFarms Sunny Crunch Salad produced in the firm’s Rochelle, IL facility.

BrightFarms Secures $ 100 Million Series E Round of Funding to Expand High- Tech Indoor Farming Across the U.S.

October 26, 2020 BrightFarms

The Series E round of funding was led by Cox Enterprises, which now owns a majority stake in the company, and includes a follow-on investment from growth equity firm Catalyst Investors. BrightFarms will use the funds to invest in its current farms and retail programs and expand its network of regional indoor farms across the U.S.

BrightFarms To Build Next World-Class Sustainable Greenhouse Farm in Henderson County, North Carolina

November 5, 2019 BrightFarms

BrightFarms, the No. 1 brand of locally grown packaged salads, will expand into North Carolina with a new 280,000 sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse in Henderson County. The new greenhouse will deliver up to 2 million lbs. of local leafy greens and herbs to supermarkets in North Carolina and surrounding states.

BrightFarms Joins IBM Food Trust to Enhance Food Traceability

October 8, 2019 BrightFarms

In addition to providing provenance insights, network members such as BrightFarms, are realizing benefits around optimized supply chain processes, increased freshness, improved food safety, minimized waste and fraud and more.

BrightFarms Partners with Crosset Company to Expand Distribution into Over 100 Independent Retailers Throughout Midwest

September 26, 2019 BrightFarms

In Ohio, BrightFarms will be on shelves in Dorothy Lane Market (Dayton), Walt Churchills Market (Northwest Ohio), and Krieger’s Health Foods Market (Cleveland). Distribution into Jungle Jim’s International Market (Cincinnati) began earlier this year.